Type W Power, Round Portable Cable | EPR/CPE 2000V Mining Cable | MSHA & ICEA Compliant

Product Overview

Type W Power, Round Portable Cable is a heavy-duty, four-conductor trailing cable designed for rugged mining and industrial applications. Rated for 2000V and 90°C operation, it features ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulation, reinforced dual-layer CPE jacket, and rope-lay-stranded copper conductors. Compliant with ICEA S-75-381 and MSHA standards, this cable delivers exceptional resistance to oil, chemicals, abrasion, and flame, making it ideal for AC-powered mining equipment and high-stress environments where ground-check monitoring is unnecessary.

Key Features

• Extreme Flexibility: Rope-lay-stranded copper conductors (ASTM B172) prevent wire breakage during repeated bending.

• Dual-Layer Protection: Reinforced CPE jacket resists cuts, impacts, UV radiation, and harsh chemicals.

• Hazardous Environment Rated: MSHA-approved and flame-retardant (passes UL VW-1/FT4 tests).

• Thermal Stability: Maintains physical properties across a broad temperature range (-40°C to +90°C).

• Color-Coded Insulation: EPR insulation in black, white, red, and green for easy phase identification.

Construction Details

Technical Specifications

• Standards Compliance: ICEA S-75-381, MSHA flame test, UL VW-1/FT4.

• Conductor Sizes: 6 AWG to 500 kcmil.

• Flame Resistance: Meets MSHA and UL vertical flame propagation requirements.

• Environmental Resistance: Oil, steam, chemicals, UV, and abrasion.

• Shielding: Not required for applications without induced voltage hazards.

Applications

Type W Power Cable is engineered for:

• Mining Operations: Trailing cables for AC-powered drills, loaders, and haul trucks.

• Heavy Machinery: Draglines, excavators, and underground mining vehicles.

• Industrial Plants: High-voltage equipment in oil refineries and chemical facilities.

• Tunneling & Construction: Rugged power distribution in confined, high-vibration spaces.

• Outdoor Installations: Renewable energy sites and temporary power systems.

Installation Guidelines

• Bending Radius: Minimum 8x cable diameter to prevent insulation/jacket damage.

• Grounding: Ensure proper bonding of grounding conductors per NEC/MSHA standards.

• Pulling Tension: Use MSHA-approved grips to avoid conductor deformation.

• Temperature Handling: Avoid installation below -40°C without pre-conditioning.

• Prohibited Uses: Not for environments requiring ground-check monitoring or direct burial.

Why Choose Type W Power Cable?

• Unmatched Durability: Reinforced CPE jacket withstands cuts, impacts, and abrasion.

• Safety Compliance: MSHA and ICEA certifications ensure safe operation in hazardous areas.

• Flexibility: Rope-lay stranding allows easy handling in dynamic applications.

• Thermal Performance: Stable across extreme temperatures (-40°C to +90°C).

• Cost Efficiency: Long service life reduces downtime and replacement costs.